Office Clerks, General Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $31,520 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.16
10th percentile $21,240
90th percentile $45,640
Employed locally 1,060
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,240
    25th
    $26,000
    50th (median)
    $31,520
    75th
    $39,740
    90th
    $45,640

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 53% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Clerks, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $60,320
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Colorado $56,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,780

    Nearby metros — Office Clerks, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Alaska $51,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Vallejo, CA $50,100
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,860

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,300
    Customer Service Representatives $36,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,680
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Clerks, General make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Tuscaloosa, AL is $15.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Office Clerks, General salaries?

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 27.8% below the national median of $43,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Clerks, General in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $21,240 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,000.